Brentwood police and fire, Williamson sheriff set for Battle of the Badges

Metro police Chaplain James Duke laughs with Mike Yarlett of the Davidson County Sheriff's Office during the Battle of the Badges blood drive for the American Red Cross on July 18, 2014. This year, on Aug. 22-23, the Brentwood police and fire departments will compete together against the Williamson sheriff’s office.(Photo: File / The Tennessean)Buy Photo

The Battle of the Badges, this year between Brentwood public safety and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, will look to supply the Red Cross with blood donations ahead of a typically difficult winter holiday period. Last year the competition collected 203 pints, and this year, the expanded competition will look to collect 330 pints of blood and platelet donations.

This year the Brentwood police and fire departments will compete together against the Williamson sheriff’s office. Those who give blood will receive a Red Cross T-shirt and refreshments. The competition also features many giveaways, including Titans and Predators tickets, plus Vanderbilt and University of Tennessee football tickets.

The Battle of the Badges features extended hours this year — noon-6 pm. Aug. 22 and 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 23 — at the Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road.

The competition is decided by the votes of the blood donors for their favorite badge.